Team IX stops shorthanded Sixers

Oct. 8, 2012

Trying to split the defense: William Darling (12) of the Sixers drives the ball in for a lay-up against Team IX during a Bud Light Golden Hoops Classic game in the 18-plus competitive division yesterday at Tamuning gym. The Sixers had only four players available for the game and lost 62-50. Louis J. Paulino/For Pacific Daily News

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Jahlil Fielder
For Pacific Daily News

Team IX defeated the Sixers 62-50 in the Bud Light Golden Hoops Classic in the 18-plus competitive division yesterday at Tamuning gym.

The Sixers had height, size and got to the free throw line more often than Team IX -- however, they just didn't have the numbers. They had to take on Team IX with a squad of just four players.

The Sixers started off by establishing dominance in the paint as William Darling and Adam Lloyd were fouled continuously through the first half. Darling noted, "we normally have to play with only four players but we have a decent squad." ...